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He's the speedster who can outrun just about every being in the universe. How much do you know about The Flash?

The original Flash gained his superpowers through exposure to what?

hard water

heavy water

spent fuel rods

Inhaling the fumes gave him incredible abilities.

The Flash comic books were initially published by which company?

Marvel

DC Comics

Dark Horse

The publisher has been creating comics for more than eight decades.

During the Silver Age era, Flash was said to be faster than what?

The speed of thought

The speed of light

The speed of sound

Depending on who is doing the thinking, this may not be all that impressive.

What is Flash's superpower?

super speed

lightning bolts

energy pulses

His quickness defies the laws of physics.

Which version of Flash is considered to be the fastest?

Wally West

Barry Allen

Jay Garrick

He was said to be fast enough to outrun death.

What freak act of nature contributes to Barry Allen's development of superpowers?

straight line winds

tornado

lightning strike

The bolt blows up a cabinet full of chemicals that douse Allen and eventually grant him superpowers.

Which character was the first Flash?

Barry Allen

Jay Garrick

Wally West

He was a college student; a lab accident gave him his special powers.

Jay Garrick's new superpowers helped him excel at which sport?

Football

Basketball

Golf

His gridiron feats, however, eventually took a back seat to greater objectives.

Which is NOT one of Flash's nicknames?

The Red Blur

The Streak

Crimson Comet

He's also been called "The Scarlet Speedster."

Which version of Flash started many issues by saying, "I’m the fastest man alive?"

Barry Allen

Wally West

Jay Garrick

West was the third incarnation of Flash.

The wings on the side of Flash's head are a tribute to which Roman god?

Apollo

Mars

Mercury

As you probably guessed, Mercury's speed was legendary.

In which year did Flash make his comic book debut?

1940

1950

1960

Flash is one of the oldest comic book heroes.

What was the name of the version of Flash found on Earth-D?

Hoshi Rei

Hank Rei

Tanaka Rei

He appears in only one issue and dies fighting for the Justice Alliance.

How did Iris West figure out Barry Allen's secret superhero identity?

She accidentally took his picture at a crime scene.

He talked in his sleep.

He told her.

But she kept his secret and didn't say a word until he finally told her.

What was the name of the evil version of Flash?

Cutthroat

Rival

Nemesis

His greed and ambition ruined him.

Who murders Iris West?

Professor Zoom

Major Disaster

Black Manta

He is sometimes called "Reverse-Flash."

For how long was the Flash dormant following the Golden Age of comics?

five years

eight years

15 years

After nearly a decade of gathering dust, the character made a triumphant return in 1956.

Which superhero is a descendant of the Flash?

Green Lightning

Quicksilver

Impulse

Green Lightning's name was Ali-Rayner West, making her a relative of Wally West.

Barry Allen is put on trial for killing which character?

Deadman

Professor Zoom

Abra Kadabra

He breaks Zoom's neck for attempting to kill his fiancée.

Who does Flash famously race in a 1967 comic?

Batman

Superman

Captain America

It was the first of several races between the two lauded heroes.

How does the cable TV version of Flash gain his superpowers?

An accident at a nuclear power plant.

An accident at a particle accelerator.

An accident at a private rocket launch pad.

He awakens from a coma with his newfound abilities.

What is the name of Wally West's significant other?

Iris

Jane

Rose

She's featured prominently throughout the Flash saga.

In the TV show, how long is Barry Allen in a coma before he regains consciousness?

nine days

nine weeks

nine months

His long nap pays huge dividends in terms of physical speed.

Which artist was the first to draw Flash?

Will Eisner

Harry Lampert

Jack Kirby

Lampert also created Droopy the Drew Field Mosquito.

Where are most of the scenes for "The Flash" cable series shot?

Montreal

Vancouver

Winnipeg

The show has also done location shooting in Portland.

In the TV show, what is Iris West's profession?

journalist

lawyer

home maker

Her character is played by actress Candice Patton.

The creators of cable TV's "The Flash" also created which other comics-based show?

"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

"Daredevil"

"Arrow"

Andrew Kreisberg and Greg Berlanti worked hard to make "Arrow" successful, too.

For which city department does Barry Allen work?

mayor's office

public works department

police department

He works in forensic science.

The cable TV version of "The Flash" takes place in which fictional city?

Central City

Keystone City

Empire City

Central City was Flash's home starting in the Silver Age of comic books.

What award did the cable TV show win in 2015?

Best Production Design in a Dramatic Series

Choice TV - Breakout Star

Favorite Family TV Show

Grant Gustin won the award for his portrayal of Flash.

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